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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Cutting Edge Super Responsive Gaming Keyboard

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  The snake with 3 heads is one of the most recognized logos in the gaming world. Razer has designed & manufactured the world's largest collection of gaming hardware, software & services. When Razer releases a new product, they draw attention from every continent. Razer just introduced the Huntsman V3 Pro 8khz TKL Wired Analog Optical Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard with Snap Tap. Unpacking the Huntsman V3 Pro TKL (Tenkeyless) from the box sets the stage that you have selected one of the most impressive gaming keyboards available today. The leatherette wrist pad snaps magnetically to the frame of the keyboard. The USB A to USB C cable is a 6.6 foot long, robust braided cable. The keyboard features a black, brushed aircraft-grade aluminum surface. The keyboard is super responsive with 8Khz polling rate & can be adjusted by software. It exudes a premium quality feel & appearance. This is the first gaming keyboard I have tested that enables key actuation height variance from 0.1mm to 4.0mm! I love the diverse backlit colors and effects! Simply customize these features, macros, gaming & function keys with Razer Synapse software. CONCLUSION: Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL keyboard quickly became my gaming keyboard of choice. The 87 keys are built to withstand 100 million keystrokes! The extreme quality, fit & finish of this keyboard add to the thrill of the "leet" performance you will experience. It earns my highest recommendation.

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  This review is from Razer - Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz TKL Wired Analog Optical Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard with Snap Tap - Black

  Posted 3 weeks ago by gadgetguy11

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great Upgrade to an Already Amazing Keyboard!

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  I’ve been mostly using Razer Products for my Mouse and Keyboard for years now. I’ve tried many keyboards but tend to always go back to Razer M&K because I don’t have issues with them and prefer the feel. I’d been wanting a TKL keyboard (Ten Key Less) for a setup at home, so when I saw Razer was upgrading the Huntsman line of keyboards to V3, I had to pick one up. Pros: - Analog Optical Switches provide fast and accurate keystrokes with customization for inputs. - Low Latency with High Polling Rate. - Works with Razer Synapses. - Included wrist rest that is magnetic. Cons: - Requires Razer Synapses to function. - High Polling Rates can have system performance impacts. Setup: Razer requires their software suite, Razer Synapses, when using their products, which is one of the major downsides of Razer. But the ability to customize and enable additional features are worth it in my experience. To each their own. The biggest benefit is if you use other Razer products, all of them can be managed from the same program. Setup is very simple and straightforward. Just plug in the keyboard, download and open the Razer Synapses software, customize if you want, and then get to gaming. There was a device update the first time I plugged the keyboard in. Software: As mentioned above, Razer does require the Synapse Software to use the Huntsman V3 but that provides access to the advanced features of the keyboard. There are 3 different tabs for the Huntsman V3: Customize, Actuation, and Lighting. The Customize tab allows you to adjust how the keyboard works overall such as enabling Game Mode which disables select keys while gaming to help prevent accidental key presses taking you out of the action mid game. The Polling Rate is a key part of the upgraded Huntsman V3, giving you control of how often the keyboard updates the PC with inputs. The higher the Polling Rate, the more often the PC receives data from the keyboard which greatly reduces the latency of the input. But there is a downside in that increasing the Polling Rate increases the amount of data the PC’s CPU must handle, which for slower or older systems, can cause a performance impact. If you notice any performance issues while using the keyboard, try lowering the Polling Rate from the defaulted 8000Hz. Additionally, on the Customize tab is the Gamepad Settings. This is something special to the Analog Optical switches, allowing you to emulate joystick and trigger behavior with select keys on the keyboard. This means you can make the WASD behave like you’re using a joystick instead of a keyboard, in that a partial press of a key will be registered as a partial push forward. This is because the Analog Optical switch can tell the difference between a full press and a partial press, allowing more nuanced input behaviors than just a pressed or not pressed. On the Actuation page the key actuation can be customized, the distance the key travels to register an input of the key. Snap Tap allows you to set specific key combinations that cannot be input simultaneously, such as A & D which would make you not move either to the Left or Right if both were active at the same time. This is very helpful for fast paced games where the tiniest movement could mean winning or losing. To increase the speed of key input, there is Rapid Trigger and Continuous Rapid Trigger features, but be warned that some games consider these features as unfair modifications, hardware cheating, because of the unfair advantage it provides the gamer. Rapid Trigger allows the key input to reset as soon as the key changes direction, so a downward press can be re-activated as soon as the key has changed direction. As always, Razer knows their Gamers, the Lighting tab handles the RBG and lighting features for the keyboard. You can sync up your mouse & keyboard with the rest of your system via the different plugins with the Razer Chroma RGB software. This allows you to have the perfectly synced RGB setup. Build & Feel: Razer has a good build and feel to most of their products, the Huntsman V3 is no exception. The keyboard has an aluminum top plate which gives it a premium feel and look. The keycaps are made of a quality PBT plastic, it has a textured feel to the surface of the keys that provides good grip. The typing feel is very smooth and responsive, thanks to the Analog Optical switches. These are very responsive and linear, there is not any resistance or click to them. The actuation range on these keys is from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm, the lightest tap to a full finger press can register the input! The back is a matte plastic that has the same feel as the keycaps, which is something I prefer. It is off-putting if the bottom of the keyboard has a cheap plastic feel while the top feels premium. It might not bother most people, but I tend to move my keyboard around often so I’m always touching the back of the keyboard. Gaming: I’ve got to say, I was very impressed by how smooth gaming was on this keyboard. I know an accessory cannot make up for skills in the game, but the different features of this keyboard really shined while playing FPS and Action games. I was able to strafe easily with the gamepad settings, creeping up slowly with a slight press to full pace with a full press. Not to mention the Snap Tap feature allowing a quick directional change just by releasing either the A or D keys while keeping the other key pressed. It was quite literally game changing, but again be aware of the terms of service on which games you use it to avoid getting banned or worst. Overall, gaming on this keyboard made me want to switch all my gaming keyboards over to Analog Optical Switches just because of the responsiveness and smooth feel. I’ve found my new favorite switch, it was previously the linear hall effect switches but I just like the feel of the Razers more. Conclusion: If you’re a gamer who plays competitively or who notices the input lag from a keyboard, then the Razer Huntsman V3 is a great consideration for your setup! It has Razers Analog Optical Linear switches which are extremely fast, responsive, and provide customizable options not available on traditional mechanical switches. If you already own other Razer products, this keyboard will work with those perfectly. I’m very happy with the keyboard and look forward to gaming on it!

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  This review is from Razer - Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz TKL Wired Analog Optical Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard with Snap Tap - Black

  Posted 3 weeks ago by BradfordBT

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHZ - The Competitive Edge

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  The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz TKL gaming keyboard is without a doubt designed for elite competition. It promises to deliver near zero latency and high precision. It's ten-keyless with a rest wrist pad. It comes with the advanced Gen 2 Analog Optical switches and 8000 Hz polling. It prioritizes reaction time with several modes to help give you the edge in competitive games. The quick reference card and reference guide are well done, and help even casual gamers understand how they can maximize features and adjustments. Design/Build/Unboxing The Huntsman V3 Pro TFL has the trending eco-friendly packaging made with post consumer recycled content. Unpacking the box reveals the small form factor keyboard, wrist pad, and braided cable. The construction is solid, but lightweight. The keyboard has a brushed aluminum top plate that appears to be free of fingerprints and smudges. The leather/leatherette finished wrist pad snaps easily to the keyboard and has non-slip feet underneath. There isn't a lot of padding on the wristpad so you will love it or hate it. The Doubleshot PBT keycaps texture feel like you get a slightly better grip and feel for the keys. There's a volume key and two media buttons that can all be custom programmed. They're great for YouTube. I really like what Razer did with the Quick Reference Card. This makes it much easier for casual gamers to learn how to swap profiles, , dial in actuation, and use features like Snap Tap or Rapid Trigger. Overall, I love the look and feel of the keyboard. It's stable, there's hardly any key wobble, and it's a premium design. Specs & Features Razer Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 - Provide linear travel with a light actuation force. You can adjust these from .1mm to 4.0mm. 8000Hz HyperPolling - This guarantees you have minimized input lag. For those that care, 1000Hz means your keyboard registers an input or checks for a key press every 1ms, 8000Hz is every .125 seconds. I don't know how much more of a difference you will Rapid Trigger Mode - This is great for games where you have to make quick directional changes like First Person Shooters (FPS.) The instant your key senses any upward travel, it resets, allowing quick movements without the input delay. Snap Tap - Fast, light taps register quickly. The idea behind Rapid Trigger Mode, Snap Tap, adjustable actuation, and the 8000Hz polling rate is for key presses to be registered as quickly as possible while minimizing input delay, giving you small advantages while playing fast paced games. - Performance - The Rapid Trigger Mode performs very well. In Valorant and Overwatch the ability to reset key inputs provides exceptional movement control. The response level is very high, but also having the ability to stop without waiting for a reset translates to tighter more precise movements. Snap Tap along with Rapid Trigger allows me to peek quickly or make very small adjustments. For typing and daily use it does the job. You will need to setup a different profile for any type of work or productivity which is available in Synapse but can also be accessed through key combinations on the keyboard. What's really cool here is the ability to see your key presses by glancing at the LEDs that light up on the right side registering key presses. You can also use it to set your actuation level. Overall, this is a well rounded keyboard. It's smooth, quiet, and responsive. I didn't have any issues gaming. I will mention that I had to switch profiles for regular typing because my gaming setup triggered a few unnecessary presses. - Synapse - Synapse is easy to navigate and intuitive. You can customize anything here from macros to lighting, including Snap Tap, Rapid Trigger, and actuation (with visible feedback to understand where you need to set it based on your natural keypresses.) Synapse is comprehensive and really well done. You can even choose settings base on the Linked Games. Technical Analysis - I tested this keyboard using Keyboard Inspector and it indicated true 8000 Hz performance. There is definite frequency domain saturation, the noise floor is evenly saturated all the way up. The signal analysis indicates the keyboard is updating my PC every .125ms without skipping a beats. The "events wrapped around a second" graph shows extremely sharp distinct vertical spikes, the internal clock is stable with no polling drift. Snap Tap works well. Looking at the timeline, when pressing A and D, there are no vertical overlaps where both are active at the same time. There are instant directional changes. As soon as one key is pressed the previous key turns off instantly, even if my finger hasn't fully lifted yet, very impressive! Rapid Trigger and switch response are choppy looking bars. The extremely short duration shows the Rapid Trigger is resetting the switch the moment I begin to lift my finger. There is very low latency here with the cluster of data points near the 1 to 2ms mark indicating the optical switches and 8K polling is catching my input nearly as fast as it happens. - Pros/Cons - *Pros* - Premium design - Extremely fast response time - Almost zero latency - Doubleshot PBT keycaps have a great feel and will be durable - .1mm to 4.0mm adjustable actuation *Suggestions/Needs Improvement* - Not much, but might be a bit of a learning curve for casual gamers This is a great keyboard for gamers. It's quiet, quick, has just what you need and nothing more. It also looks great on my desk. I highly recommend it for any gamers due to the endless customization, and thoughtful design. Technically it's very sound and consistent.

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  This review is from Razer - Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz TKL Wired Analog Optical Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard with Snap Tap - Black

  Posted 3 weeks ago by NanoEthan